Senior Advisor Regional Public Service - Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities - Tairawhiti
Gisborne, NZ
Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity through to December 2026
Location: Based in Tairāwhiti-Gisborne
Salary range: $118,288 - $125,000
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
We have an opportunity for an experienced and community-minded Senior Advisor to support the Regional Public Service and Regional Leadership Group with the implementation and development of the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) initiative across Tairāwhiti.
ROCC is a Cabinet-mandated, cross-agency initiative focused on addressing the social and economic drivers of organised crime in our communities. It combines social and economic interventions with targeted enforcement to reduce harm and promote long-term community wellbeing.
ROCC takes a holistic approach to the problem by building a local network of support and applying social responses that complement enforcement activity and ensure a system-wide focus on long-term prevention.
This role offers a chance to make a real difference — connecting agencies, iwi, and community partners to help build resilience, reduce the influence of organised crime, and strengthen whānau and community outcomes.
What you’ll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana:
You’ll play a key role in the coordination and delivery of ROCC activities, including:
- Supporting and enabling local communities to develop and advance ROCC-aligned initiatives.
- Work collaboratively across support agencies to help collate and share relevant data
- Providing advice and capability-building support for both existing and emerging community projects.
- Developing a needs analysis to map current services and initiatives funded within the Tairāwhiti Region and/or monitoring and evaluation of existing initiatives.
- Working collaboratively with the Regional Leadership Group (RLG), Regional Public Service (RPS) NZ Police, ROCC staff, and other key agencies to deliver joined-up social responses.
- Collating, analysing, and sharing relevant regional data to inform decision-making.
- Providing coordination and administrative support for the Community Resilience and Whānau Support Fund, ROCC Steering / Operational meetings, and RLG hui.
- Supporting the Regional Public Service Commissioner (RPSC) with other regional priorities as required.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
- Strong relationship management skills and the ability to engage effectively across multiple stakeholders and community groups.
- An understanding of social sector and community-led approaches to reducing harm and building resilience.
- Excellent coordination, analytical, and written communication skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively and confidently in complex, cross-agency environments.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to MSD’s purpose of helping New Zealanders to be safe, strong, and independent.
About Us | Mō mātou
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-focused organisation that helps New Zealanders to be safe, strong, and independent. We work to strengthen individuals, whānau, and communities, and we collaborate with other government agencies, iwi, and partners to create better social outcomes.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact Shar Kingi, Executive Assistant to Regional Commissioner at shar.kingi034@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Thursday 29th January 2026
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
